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August 30, 2004
GTD on Business Week bestseller list
Just got a message from Penguin that GTD is #6 on the Business Week bestseller list, and it's been on the list for the last five months. Who knew? Cool...
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August 29, 2004
My branding guru - Jim Rider
People have often commented positively about the look and feel of our materials - that they closely reflect our message. To a large degree I attribute that to Jim Rider, our "creative strategist." In 1997 I asked Jim if he could do "mind like water" for our logo, and he and I tossed it back and forth for several weeks (I photocopied and faxed a sycamore leaf from my yard - my favorite tree!) Since then Jim's been a major resource in our camp for the look of our brand. He's got his own agency (The Rider Agency) and web site now, which speaks for itself.
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August 24, 2004
"Stuck" vs. GTD - Keith Yamashita and a FastCo poll
Was just browsing the new Fast Company mag tonight and saw them publish the result of their reader poll they took about the most challenging state of "stuck" - inspired by Keith Yamashita's consulting and writing about getting un-stuck (p. 14). 41% said "directionless," 24% said "overwhelmed," 17% said "battle-worn," and 16% said "alone." Noteworthy that the two biggest stucknesses are generally cured by a sufficient dose of GTD. Fun to note, too, that Keith is a GTD champion (he took a seminar in Boston with me years ago), helped us get a look-and-feel for my first book, and is one of the most creative and intelligent folks I've ever run across. He puts that to good use in his work with corporate culture (like, the real thing). His new book, Unstuck: A Tool for Yourself, Your Team, and Your World is a great read and manual.
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August 21, 2004
My P-Touch
For those DA-workspace voyeurs who keep asking. Here's my Vintage model Brother PT-15, gold 1992 Olympics version. Simple, solid, fast - still great after all these years.
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August 19, 2004
CoffeeBoy: our connection to drug of choice
[Warning: unsolicited infomercial] Andrew Whaley introduced himself to me as a bona fide Next Action Hero, and come to find out he owns a great coffee production and distribution company, CoffeeBoy, from which he supplies us now our favorite espresso beans (we love his LoFi Espresso Blend). In the old days, we used to talk about the "works" (drug paraphernalia). Here's the reasonably-OK current-day version thereof (that's a bag of Andrew's coffee in the picture):
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August 17, 2004
The kids
Had to take an hour with my kids, after finishing a great 5-day semi-annual staff meeting, cranking through a humungous IN-basket, catching up with mission-critical calls, etc. I'll be boring you senseless over the next years as I share each little fine-tune of their growth...! (Kathryn gave me a screen house for my bonsai kids a few weeks ago... Caution! serious zone space....)
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August 08, 2004
My Office
A friend asked to see a picture of my office, so as long as I snapped one this morning, thought I'd share it with the rest of the kinky voyeurs who have asked...
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August 07, 2004
Palm and your pills
It's rare that I pass on info about other people's stuff (I get requests daily), esp. if I don't use it. But this testimonial e-mail I just received sort of rang my bell...
Thanks so much for the "jump-start". My working environment is back in working order again. My filing system (previously non-existent) has improved dramatically and I'm feeling muuuuuuch better. Your GTD system is so simple and logical, I became an instant believer. As a pharmacist, turned Palm software developer, I have to juggle a ton of creative ideas and marketing projects. Figuring out "what to do next" hasn't always been easy, but it's certainly easier now. I knew we were 'kindred spirits' when I read that you're also a Palm-user. I never leave home without my Treo 600 smartphone on my belt, and a Zire 71 with IR keyboard in my purse (that's my laptop now!). Your "capture every brainstorm" concept is terrific!. Now I feel vindicated when I get my Zire and keyboard out, so I don't lose any of those "goodies"! Some people may think it looks a little "nerdy"...! But many a brilliant brainstorm has hit me in restaurants. As I was typing an idea, a young busboy stopped by and said, "Wow! That's so cool!" I was delighted - since I now qualify for Senior Discounts! In addition to helping you stay organized, here's a way your PDA can help you stay healthy. Please visit this website at: www.pillsinyourpalm.com and if you take any medications at all, download the free 30-day Trial. This simple software is very helpful for staying on track with your meds - even when you travel - literally all over the world.. I have OnTimeRx® users all over the world, too. (Isn't the Web wonderful?) Take care and thanks again.
Susan Torrico, President
AmeliaPlex, Inc. of Orlando
Developers of On-Time-Rx®
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August 02, 2004
Rockefeller rocks
Couple of weeks ago spent a half day with a great group of folks - the Rockefeller Brothers Fund. The CEO, Stephen Heintz, a good friend of mine (and lovely guy) caught me at a weak moment, and I did a pro bono session with all the staff of the Foundation that administers their money. On a break I got a tour from the curator of the Rockefeller home, which is now a state historical site and can be visited. Incredible property in the most beautiful woods outside the City.... very cool. Here's a taste...
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